{"product_id":"2026-xi-gui-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"2026 Xi Gui Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOrchid Fragrance · Honeyed Sweetness · The Spirit of Xi Gui 昔归\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Xi Gui Raw Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the distinctive character of Lincang’s riverside tea gardens to \u003cstrong\u003eChen Sheng Hao’s Famous Mountain Tea Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. Selected from \u003cstrong\u003efirst-spring old-tree material from Mang Lu Mountain, Xi Gui Village\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pure-origin tea combines expressive fragrance with a remarkably soft, fine-textured liquor and a lingering sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the sixth and final release in the brand’s 2026 Famous Mountain Tea Series, following Ma Li Po, Kunlu Shan, Jing Mai Shan, Xi Niu Tang, and Bing Dao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRiverside Terroir · An Exceptional Low-Elevation Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the eastern extension of Lincang’s Da Xue Mountain, near the \u003cstrong\u003eLancang River\u003c\/strong\u003e, Xi Gui’s ancient tea gardens grow at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e750–1,000 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. The river, warm and humid valley climate, and changing temperatures help shape a growing environment with a character of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea gardens’ red soils are rich in organic matter, while tea trees grow among native trees in a mixed forest landscape. This combination of soil, climate, and ecology contributes to Xi Gui’s fragrant, sweet, and deeply expressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e忙麓正山 · First-Spring Old-Tree Pure Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this release, Chen Sheng Hao selects \u003cstrong\u003esingle-origin tea leaves from the first spring harvest on Mang Lu Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Xi Gui Village, Lincang. The leaves are crafted into a \u003cstrong\u003e357g raw Pu-erh cake\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the origin’s distinctive aroma and mountain character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXi Gui is also known for \u003cstrong\u003eTeng Tiao\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional method of tending and pruning tea trees. Rather than a separate tea variety, the term describes the long, slender branches shaped by this practice. Selective leaf retention and pruning encourage light and airflow around the new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e蜜韵兰香 · Orchid Aroma \u0026amp; Honeyed Sweetness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance is high and persistent, with \u003cstrong\u003eorchid notes and a delicate rock-sugar aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e that linger in the cup. Beneath this expressive aroma, the liquor feels soft, smooth, and finely textured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn initial bitterness and a touch of astringency give way quickly to a strong \u003cstrong\u003eHui Gan — returning sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e — and a mouthwatering sensation along the cheeks and beneath the tongue. The finish is lasting, with sweetness continuing through successive infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid · Delicate Rock Sugar · Persistent Cup Fragrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed Sweetness · Expressive · Layered\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft · Smooth · Fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness \u0026amp; Astringency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initial Bitterness · Light Astringency That Dissipates Quickly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mouthwatering · Full of Returning Sweetness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong Hui Gan · Lingering Sweetness · Long-Lasting Fragrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant · Refined · Distinctive Mountain Character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xi Gui?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure-origin material from Mang Lu Mountain, Xi Gui Village\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-spring harvest from old tea trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive riverside terroir at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e750–1,000m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional \u003cstrong\u003eTeng Tiao\u003c\/strong\u003e tea-tree tending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressive \u003cstrong\u003eorchid and delicate rock-sugar aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, fine-textured liquor\u003c\/strong\u003e with pronounced returning sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected for both present enjoyment and future aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe closing release in \u003cstrong\u003eChen Sheng Hao’s 2026 Famous Mountain Tea Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnjoy Now or Store for the Future\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy its fresh orchid fragrance, gentle texture, and vivid returning sweetness today, or store it under suitable conditions to follow its development over time. The producer describes sustained sweetness after fifteen infusions and notes that aged Xi Gui can develop a characteristic mushroom-like aroma; brewing performance and aging results will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chen Sheng Hao","offers":[{"title":"357g","offer_id":50813152493616,"sku":null,"price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/2026-xi-gui-main.png?v=1792097863","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/2026-xi-gui-raw-pu-erh-tea","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}